Both the current Nissan Murano and Nissan Rogue are getting up in years, with the Rogue dating to 2008 and the current version of the Murano dating to 2009. Crossovers are big sellers for the Japanese brand, so it stands to reason that Nissan will put some thought into their restyle.
In Detroit, Nissan will be unveiling a new crossover concept called the Resonance. It’s unclear if this will be the replacement for the Rogue or the Murano, but our bet is on the Rogue since it outsells the Murano by nearly three to one. Which comes first is academic anyway, since you can expect to see design traits from the Resonance applied to both.
Nissan isn’t giving details on the Resonance just yet, although it has said the concept uses a hybrid-electric drivetrain. We take that to mean a plug-in hybrid setup, since a true extended-range electric powertrain (as in the Chevy Volt and Fisker Karma) would likely be too expensive for production.
We’ll let you know for sure next week, as part of our Detroit Auto Show coverage.
Kurt Ernst has been passionate about automobiles and driving nearly his entire life. His early years were shaped working in the family service station, though his real passion was auto racing. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Kurt spent a year club racing with the Sports Car Club of America, before focusing on a business career in marketing and project management. Later, his passion for writing and the automotive hobby found him freelancing for a variety of automotive news sites, including Automotive Addicts and Motor Authority, where his work was syndicated and appeared in several national publications. Recognized as an expert in the automotive field, Kurt joined Hemmings Motor News as an Associate Editor in 2013, and in the years since has progressed to Editor, Hemmings Daily; Managing Editor for Hemmings Motor News, Hemmings Classic Car, Hemmings Muscle Machines, and the Hemmings Daily; and now, Managing Editor, Hemmings Auctions. Kurt was instrumental in organizing the Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance from 2013-2019, and has served as a judge at this event and The Vintage Racing Stable Concours d’Elegance. A Skip Barber Racing School graduate and prolific writer, Ernst is also skilled in copyediting, project management, brand development, and public relations.
